KAZAKHSTAN and KIRGHIZSTAN - Mountain Mayhem (Bike)
Wilderness mountain biking in the Tien Shan ~ Heli-biking above the Karkara Mountain Base ~ Nomadic Kazakh and Kirghiz shepherd communities ~ Views of Khan Tengri from the Mingtur Pass
2 nights hotels, 12 nights camping, 11 days INTERMEDIATE biking, 570 km/354 miles, 80% off-road, 90% vehicle supported, max. altitude - 3900m/12,796ft. All meals included.
intermediate
A perennial mountain bike holiday favourite, with superb biking into the wilderness of Kazakhstan and Kirghizstan in Central Asia. The Tien Shan or Celestial Mountains are one of the world's greatest mountain ranges featuring Peak Pobeda (7439m/24,400ft) and the famously beautiful spire of Khan Tengri (6995m/22944ft). These impressive peaks provide a spectacular backdrop for this very special mountain biking holiday in Central Asia through Kazakhstan and Kirghizstan. After a transfer from the former Kazakhstan capital of Almaty to the Turgen River Gorge, we start biking through a stunning landscape of open steppe, inhabited by nomadic herdsmen and their horses. As we bike across high passes and camp beside wild rivers, 5 days of mountain biking through the Zailyisky and Kungey Alatau mountain ranges brings us to the Karkara Valley. Here we enjoy 2 unforgettable days of 'heli-mountain biking' flying high above camp for some heavenly downhill. The climax of the trip is a 4-day bike ride across Mingtur Pass (3900m/12,792ft) and Chon Ashy Pass (3820m/12,530ft) into Kirghizstan. This is challenging off-road mountain biking and a genuine adventure travel experience as we bike in an area of incredible cultural interest and stunning high mountain scenery.
Ride Guide
FAT TYRE ADVENTURE. Mainly following rough hardpack and loose track. Strenuous climbs, fast descents, demanding terrain and long, tough days are the norm - providing inspirational riding for any regular biker. 10,000m/32,800ft of ascent and descent over 11 days biking means that a good fitness base is essential. The support vehicle (amazingly) follows the bikes throughout. Average 57 km/35 miles per day.
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